The Son

Who is the author of the short story?

• Hermann Hesse

• Siddhartha

• Vasudeva

• Kamala

How did Siddhartha greet the boy when he arrived at Vasudeva's hut?

• As his son

• As his friend

• As a stranger

• As a servant

Why did Siddhartha spare his son and let him do as he pleased?

• Because he loved him

• Because he wanted to punish him

• Because he wanted to teach him a lesson

• Because he didn't care about him

Why did Siddhartha begin to understand that his son had not brought him happiness and peace?

• Because his son was disobedient

• Because his son stole from Vasudeva's fruit-trees

• Because his son didn't pay respect to the old men

• All of the above

What did Vasudeva suggest Siddhartha should do with his son?

• Bring him into the city

• Bring him to a teacher

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Why did Siddhartha hesitate to bring his son into the city?

• He was afraid his son would become exuberant

• He was afraid his son would repeat his father's mistakes

• He was afraid his son would get lost in Sansara

• All of the above

What did Vasudeva say about Siddhartha's approach to raising his son?

• He praised Siddhartha for not forcing or punishing his son

• He criticized Siddhartha for not being strict with his son

• He suggested Siddhartha should beat his son

• He suggested Siddhartha should give orders to his son

What did Vasudeva say about love and force?

• Love is stronger than force

• Force is stronger than love

• Love and force are equally strong

• Neither love nor force is strong

What did Vasudeva say about Siddhartha's love for his son?

• It was shackling and making the son feel inferior

• It was necessary and came from the essence of Siddhartha's being

• It was worthless and should be abandoned

• It was causing suffering and should be ended

What did Siddhartha do when his son turned against him and ran away?

• He followed him

• He stayed behind and waited

• He searched for him in the forest

• He went back to the ferry